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Holographic optical element

US7675631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2007
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/32
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of measuring a dimension and/or position of an object located in a measuring field, includes projecting a fan-shaped reference wave onto a holographic optical element having a first interference pattern and a second interference pattern; forming a first parallel partial wave front from the fan-shaped reference wave using the first interference pattern, the first parallel partial wave front entering the measuring field; and forming a second parallel partial wave front from the fan-shaped reference wave using the second interference pattern, the second parallel partial wave front entering the measuring field; wherein the measuring field is located behind the holographic optical element, and the first parallel partial wave front and the second parallel partial wave front intersect in the measuring field. A method of making a holographic optical element is also disclosed.

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